Take full ownership of commercial strategy and execution in a builder role, driving B2B sales and establishing growth structures for an innovative protein ingredient company.
Build the Revenue Engine for the Future of Protein
Pacifico Biolabs is hiring a Head of Commercial to design, build, and own our entire commercial function.
This is not a management role. It is a builder role.
You will take full ownership of commercial strategy and execution, from defining target segments and pricing architecture to closing binding multi year supply agreements. There is no commercial team in place. You are the engine.
You are accountable for signed contracts, realised revenue, and commercial discipline.
If you know how to turn product readiness into predictable revenue, this is your mandate.
About Pacifico
Pacifico Biolabs develops scalable mycelium based meat as an ingredient for B2B customers.
We deliver cost competitive, clean label protein solutions to food manufacturers, private label partners, and foodservice operators.
We are scaling from Demo to Commercial operations and are backed by leading European FoodTech and ClimateTech investors. Our teams are based in Berlin and Leipzig.
Our product is exceptional. Customers and consumers consistently confirm its quality, functionality, and taste.
Now we are ready to scale.
Your Mission
You define where we win and you make it happen.
Identify and prioritise high value customer segments
Build and manage the full B2B sales funnel
Convert pilots into recurring, multi year supply agreements
Lead outreach, commercial discussions, and contract negotiations
Close deals directly with procurement teams and senior buyers
You design the commercial logic behind growth.
Develop segment specific pricing strategy
Structure volume tiers, MOQs, ramp agreements, and payment terms
Draft and negotiate supply agreements
Protect margin while driving scale
You bring structure to growth.
Own CRM and revenue forecasting
Establish pipeline metrics and reporting discipline
Align customer commitments with production capacity
Translate customer requirements into clear internal priorities
What You Bring
Deep experience in B2B food, protein, or ingredient sales
Proven ability to build revenue from early stage to commercial scale
Demonstrated success closing recurring supply agreements with food manufacturers or retailers
Strong understanding of pricing architecture, contribution margins, and forecasting
Experience negotiating with procurement teams in German
Experience in alternative protein, meat, or ingredient supply is a strong plus.
Your Profile
Structured and data driven
Commercially disciplined
Confident negotiator
Comfortable operating without support infrastructure
Strong ownership mentality
Energised by accountability
You do not need a team to perform. You build the system.
Compensation
Competitive base salary
Performance bonus directly tied to revenue outcomes
Meaningful equity participation
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